The Home of Eric Morecambe

In the early 19th century Morecambe was just aperformers keeping you entertained. Or perhaps you
small fishing village called Poulton-le-Sands. Morecambewould like to sample Morecambes newly refurbished
Bay, is on the north west coast of England, is a hugebeaches.
sandy bay with a magnificent backdrop of the LakeMorecambe Bay is the third most important estuary
District.in Europe. It is a major migratory stopover for many
The town is a smallish seaside town off thespecies of birds, It has reflected this in its many bird
Lancashire coast. The Bay is fed by five rivers thesculptures, having won the international TERN award.
Kent, the Leven, the Keer, the Lune and the WyreThe award-winning Tern Project reflects the bird life
Morecambe is the birthplace of Eric Morecambe ofof Morecambe Bay, which is a very important
the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, and of Damebreeding ground for thousands of birds.
Thora Hird. The most famous sculpture must be theThere is an annual Festival of Water and Light, which
Eric Morecambe Statue. In typical comic pose, Ericattracts thousands of evening visitors. This involves
Morecambe brings inimitable sunshine to millions ofcolourful dancing waters, with hundreds of jets rising
visitors.and falling in time to fully orchestrated music.
The sea front promenade spans about four miles,The Festival Market is situated on Morecambes
you could stroll along, taking in the sea breeze andpromenade traditional covered market with 108 stalls
calming scenery along with talented streetand shops.